Begging the Question

COREY L. TURNER

Published 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 5, 2006

I am glad Roger Clemens made his return to Houston, but it is too bad he hasn't been rewarded with enough hits. He has done about as much as you can ask early in his arrival, but we have struggled to back him up. I think the greatest thing about his return may be what he brings to the locker room. Hopefully as the season goes on, the Astros will begin to feed off Roger's energy on and off the field. And hopefully Andy Pettitte will get going with his friend by his side. Go Astros!

Mike Thompson

1960 area

Yeah, I think he made the right decision. He calls Houston home and I think that being close to his family means a lot. Hopefully we can get back to the World Series and then it will be a better decision.

John Ross

Spring

Roger Clemens has accomplished just about everything you can in baseball. I think at this point of his career it is about ending his career happy. How much more can you ask for than to retire before your home fans and the people you grew up with. Not to mention his son plays for the organization now.

Keith Crawford

Houston

If he wanted the best chance to win a title then I would have to say no. The Red Sox will likely be in a better position than the Astros come post-season time. But then again, we made a late run last season so you never know. Hopefully the Rocket can work his magic again and give us another shot at a title.

Maurice Calloway

Spring

I think it is great for him to come back to Houston. Why not? He can still pitch and he is pitching better than almost everyone else. I'm glad he is back with us now.

Josh Hammock

Splendora

Of course he made the right decision with the Astros. Roger should keep pitching until his arm falls off, and we need all the help we can get.

Mike Ojala

Former Kingwood HS pitcher (signed with Rice)

Absolutely. Roger Clemens is a hometown hero. He grew up in Houston and went to college at the University of Texas. It is great for the community and great for the fans and Roger knows that. Kolby Clemens has been drafted by the Astros, which is perfect for Roger to keep a close eye on the status of his son. When do you ever get to see the father pitch to his son? The last time I heard something like that is when Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. played on the same team. And the Houston Astros will bend over backwards for the Rocket and he knows it. It was his best interest to return home.

Nathan Mazzepica

Kingwood

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